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The Sleeping Dictionary
He's an unexpected education.
6.6191 votes20031h 49mReleased
In the 1930s, British officer John Truscott journeys to a remote village in colonial Malaysia to educate and Westernize the local Iban population. There, he's introduced to the lovely Selima. In keeping with tradition, Selima is assigned to sleep with Truscott and teach him the native language and customs. But when they fall in love, both colonists and natives object to their plans to marry.
- Director
- Guy Jenkin
- Released
- 31 January 2003
- Studio
- Fine Line Features, Hat Trick Productions, Katira Productions
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Top Cast
Jessica Alba
Selima
Brenda Blethyn
Aggie
Hugh Dancy
John Truscott
Bob Hoskins
Henry Bullard
Junix Inocian
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Mano Maniam
